Francis Built Upon John Paul II’s Affection for Ireland
The Emerald Isle has been blessed to host two papal visits in the last 50 years.
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A Profound Display of Faith: Eucharistic Procession on the Eve of St. Patrick’s Day
This sacred event aimed to renew the faith of Ireland while honoring the enduring missionary legacy of St. Patrick by carrying the Blessed Sacrament through the heart of the Irish town of Athlone.
Christians Pray 100 Our Fathers at St. Patrick’s Grave in Ireland for Peace and Unity
It was the third year in a row that friends and strangers from all walks of life joined together in prayer to honor St. Patrick’s legacy.
‘Hail Glorious St. Patrick’: Honoring the Irish Saint
It is important to remember the real person who is the saintly inspiration for March 17 celebrations.
The Shrine of St. Valentine: Sacramental Marriage and Love ‘at the Heart of the Church’
The Carmelite church at Whitefriar Street in Dublin is an unlikely but popular pilgrimage site for couples, who can venerate the patron of love’s relics.
Epiphany Brings ‘Women’s Christmas’ in Ireland
The Irish custom of ‘Little Christmas’ has evolved over generations — but always esteems female kin.
Consider Well and Bear in Mind ‘The Wexford Carol’
The enchanting carol dates to at least the 15th or 16th centuries. Its melody is mesmerizing and evocative, with lyrics telling the Nativity story.
‘Jesus Will Lie in This Household Tonight’: Christmas in Ireland
A season of customs, tradition, goodwill and Catholic faith abounds.
The Traditional Irish Wake Highlights Importance of Praying for Departed Souls
For all the clichés, the Catholic triduum of death, resting and resurrection is, at the heart, a traditional ritual of mourning, community and remembrance of a life well lived, traditionally in the family home but adapted for current times and locales.
Pilgrims Climb St. Patrick’s Holy Mountain — ‘Symbol of Ireland’s Enduring Faith’
Croagh Patrick, also known as ‘The Reek,’ is a place of pilgrimage holding a deep spiritual significance for the Irish people. Traditionally, on one Sunday every summer, pilgrims congregate there for Reek Sunday to climb the mountain. Now, COVID-19 has brought challenges and some new opportunities.
